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Chapter 1 Voc.
Science Vocabulary and Short Answers for Chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Topography | Is the shape of the land |
| Latitude | Distance in degrees North or South of the equater |
| Longitude | The distance in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian |
| Elevation | The hieght above sea level |
| Relief | The difference between the highest and the lowest points of an area |
| Landform | Is a feature of topography formed by the process that shapes Earth's surface |
| Contour Line | Connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map |
| Contour Interval | The change in elevation from countour line to contour line |
| What Do Maps Show? | Maps show the elevation, physical features, and surrounding areas |